Dining

Cafe Sausalito Might Have a New Address, but the Food Remains the Same

The picture had all the hallmarks of a winning Instagram post: The lighting was natural and flattering, the angle coyly inviting, and the food blooming with just-made vitality. But when I read the caption — "pan-seared walleye with lobster gnocchi and saffron butter sauce" — I was genuinely perplexed.

By Douglas Trattner 04/18/2018

Food Features

Brickstone Has Reopened for Baseball Season

Update: Brickstone has reopened for baseball season. You might have noticed that the joint, located directly across from Progressive Field, had a For Lease...

By Douglas Trattner Apr 20, 2018 8:16 am

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Dave Huffman Debuts 'Bitchy Vegan Homo' Cooking Show Just in Time for Cleveland VegFest

What do you say to people that believe vegan food can't be delicious? "I feed them and they shut the hell up," Dave Huffman...

By BJ Colangelo Apr 18, 2018 10:55 am

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Boomerang Chef Opens Lox, Stock and Brisket in University Heights

If you haven’t yet heard of chef Anthony Zappola, just wait. The Cleveland native has held top spots at some of the nation’s finest...

By Douglas Trattner Apr 18, 2018 10:36 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites Anthony Zappola lox Stock and Brisket

Wild Mango to Open New Eastside Location at Legacy Village

Jia Wei opened his first restaurant, Weia Teia, in Oberlin back in 1997. He followed that successful venture up with Wild Mango, which he...

By Douglas Trattner Apr 17, 2018 12:08 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites wild mango legacy village

Swensons Drive-In Officially Coming to the West Side This Summer

Swensons Drive-In has announced its building another Cleveland-area location. This time the favorite Akron-based burger joint is coming to the west side with a...

By Laura Morrison Apr 17, 2018 10:34 am

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites Swensons Drive-In North Olmsted burgers

Larder Delicatessen and Bakery to Open April 24 in Ohio City

It’s been two years since Jeremy Umansky announced his plans for Schmaltz Delicatessen and Bakery, a from-scratch Eastern European deli that will rely heavily...

By Douglas Trattner Apr 17, 2018 10:31 am

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Barrio Brings the Bacon and 'Crack Sauce' to Updated Menu

Barrio is adding 11 fresh selections to its "build-your-tacos" menu, while simplifying some if its language. And because change can be hard, let's unpack exactly...

By Laura Morrison Apr 16, 2018 5:11 pm

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Domino's Pizza Will Now Deliver To Popular Cleveland 'Hotspots' Like The West 117th Street Target or The Express Deli Parking Lot

Fans of chain pizza, rejoice! The fine folks at Domino's announced today that they will now be delivering to 'Hotspots' in addition to their...

By BJ Colangelo Apr 16, 2018 4:52 pm

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Lucky's Market Opens in Cleveland May 16

Clevelanders will soon have another spot to purchase healthful and organic food items, as the Colorado-based Lucky's Market is opening up a store at...

By Laura Morrison Apr 12, 2018 1:50 pm

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This Friday’s Bloom and Buzz to Offer Taste of What’s to Come at Van Aken District

As the finish line approaches at Van Aken District, the ambitious mixed-use redevelopment project currently taking shape in Shaker Heights, we’re keeping a close...

By Douglas Trattner Apr 12, 2018 10:51 am

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Lilly Handmade Chocolates Moving From Tremont to Old Brooklyn

After exactly 10 years in Tremont, Lilly Handmade Chocolates (761 Starkweather Ave., 216-771-3333) is pulling up stakes and relocating to Old Brooklyn. The shop’s...

By Douglas Trattner Apr 11, 2018 2:37 pm

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Bell and Flower Now Open in Chagrin Falls

Update: Bell and Flower is now open for business in Chagrin Falls (86 N. Main St.). The restaurant, located in the former Rick's Cafe...

By Douglas Trattner Apr 11, 2018 10:37 am

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It's More Than Just Dynamite Sandwiches That Keep Fans Coming Back to Express Deli

The meal begins not unlike others that I've enjoyed recently, with a complimentary tasting prepared by the kitchen to get things rolling. Presented on a...

By Douglas Trattner Apr 11, 2018

Food Features

City Girl Donuts Will Not Reopen Shop in Rocky River

City Girl Donuts, which had been temporarily closed since March 6, will not reopen, according to owner Barbara Fazio. “We had a great business,”...

By Douglas Trattner Apr 10, 2018 10:55 am

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Coquette Patisserie to Call it Quits After a Wild Four-Year Run

When Coquette Patisserie opened its brick-and-mortar store in 2014, it immediately became the darling of the Cleveland pastry scene. Already people had come to...

By Douglas Trattner Apr 9, 2018 2:08 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites Coquette Patisserie Britt-Marie Culey

DYNOMITE Burgers Opens in US Bank Plaza for Summer Season

Ah, spring. The Tribe home opener, Cleveland International Film Fest, and the annual return of DYNOMITE burgers to the U.S. Bank Plaza in Playhouse...

By Douglas Trattner Apr 5, 2018 2:51 pm

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After 11 Years in Detroit Shoreway, Latitude 41n Will Close This Sunday

After 11 years serving the Detroit Shoreway community (and beyond), Latitude 41n (5712 Detroit Ave., 216-961-0000) will be closing its doors this Sunday, April 8. Throughout...

By Douglas Trattner Apr 5, 2018 1:02 pm

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When Chefs and Owners Want a Unique Restaurant Design, They Call These Cleveland Firms

"If you look at all the different restaurant projects we've done, they will all look different," says Scott Richardson, founder and chief creative officer of...

By Douglas Trattner Apr 4, 2018

Food Features

Eastern European Pop-Up ‘Spring Zakuski’ to Take Over Ushabu on April 10 and 11

A zakuski spread can be as simple as a platter of bread, pickles and creamed herring or as lavish as a wide tin of...

By Douglas Trattner Apr 3, 2018 4:43 pm

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City Barbeque to Open Locations in Beachwood, Fairlawn Later This Year

City Barbeque is infiltrating Northeast Ohio, with planned locations coming to Beachwood and Fairlawn later this year. The Columbus-based restaurant has 20 locations dotted...

By Laura Morrison Apr 3, 2018 12:17 pm

Scene and Heard: Scene's News Blog Bites City Barbeque Fairlawn Cleveland BBQ